Peace bomb bracelets have a story to tell: Each 1 is made of Vietnam War scrap metal. People of Laos & the Secret War

A Lao metal smith makes spoons from war scrap metal. Photo: Article 22 Called "Buying Back the Bombs," the documentary looks at now only the process of making the bracelets but also how so much exploded bomb material came to exist in Laos. The 10-minute film weaves personal stories with historical events and shows the positive effect that making the bracelets has on the artisans who make them. "Project peaceBOMB is our way of not only entering the conversation, but also inviting consumers to take action through their every day activities, Article 22 founder and peaceBOMB designer Elizabeth Suda says. She continues, below. Each bracelet purchase supports Laotian artisan livelihoods, raises money for their village development fund, increases awareness about cluster munitions and funds the removal of unexploded bombs from farms and fields. Each bracelet sale equals about 3 sq...